Extracting the Future: A conversation on marine sand, ocean justice and resilience

Billions of tons of marine sand are dredged each year for land reclamation and other uses, yet often with severe consequences for people and nature. During this dialogue, UNEP/GRID-Geneva and grassroots voices from Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Maldives will shed light on the vital role marine sand plays in ocean biodiversity and climate resilience, and how coastal communities and future generations are bearing the brunt of our growing global appetite for it.

Speakers:

• Stephanie Chuah (UNEP/GRID-Geneva)

• Murtah Shannon (Both ENDS)

• Terence Repelente (PAMALAKAYA)

• Jonila Castro (Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment)

• Humaida Abdul Ghafoor (Save Maldives Campaign)

• Muhammad Al Amin (WALHI South Sulawesi)

• Antje Scharenberg (University of Southhampton)